Blount County is in a period of loss and reflection as news of veteran deputy Lt. Chuck Ford’s death circulates through the community, at the age of 62, after facing the complications of a recent cancer diagnosis. As reported by
WVLT
, Lt. Ford, who joined the Blount County Sheriff’s Office in 1997 and was instrumental in the inmate transition to the new county jail facility in 1999, left behind a legacy as a man dedicated to public service.
His long-term commitment was split across many avenues, serving in both the Tennessee and New Jersey Air National Guards and working in corrections not just within Blount County but also with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the New Jersey Department of Corrections; his career painted a broad stroke of service over his adult life that was acknowledged by Sheriff James Lee Berrong, who said “Chuck was the embodiment of public service,” a sentiment echoed in the release by
3B Media News
, where Sheriff Berrong elaborated on Lt. Ford’s unwavering dedication no matter the adversity faced.
Lt. Ford carried forward this ethos into his military service as well, having served as a combat arms instructor and deploying overseas numerous times during his tenure with the Air National Guard, as detailed in the release from the sheriff’s office obtained by
WBIR
. It was his commitment to his country and his community that marked his memory, remembered by colleagues and friends alike for his enduring positivity and work ethic, who recall that he “did it with a smile on his face, always.”
Promoted to lieutenant in 2018 after a career spanning over two decades, Lt. Ford’s passing leaves behind not only family, a girlfriend, and a lifetime of associates but an imprint of the attitude and resilience that, according to Sheriff Berrong, were hallmarks of a man whose stories are recounted with fondness and respect and who’s presence will be genuinely missed by the Blount County Sheriff’s Office; the Lt. Ford was truly one of the good guys making the impact of his loss that much sharper for those who had the privilege to cross his path, as noted by both Sheriff Berrong and various sources.
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